Austin airport went under ground delay due to staffing issues
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport was under a ground delay for hours on Wednesday. It comes as the nation is struggling to find air traffic controllers to fill vacancies.
120-plus flights delayed at Austin-Bergstrom due to air traffic controller shortages
More than 120 flights were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Sunday, May 11, reportedly due to an ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers.
REAL ID deadline: Here's how things looked in Austin
REAL ID requirements went into effect on May 7, which means you need a compliant ID or passport if you're flying within the U.S.
Department of Transportation unveils plan to fill hundreds of air traffic controller positions
The Trump administration is tackling the nationwide shortage of Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers. This comes after a series of aviation crashes this year.
Austin airport increasing its parking garage rates
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is increasing the cost for travelers to park their vehicles in its parking garages.
REAL ID deadline approaches. Here's what you need to know
State-issued driver's licenses and ID cards must fully comply with the REAL ID Act for all official federal government purposes.
SXSW 2025: Spring festival season kicks off in downtown Austin
The spring festival season kicked off this week in Austin and SXSW starts on Friday, March 7. The annual event brings in hundreds of thousands of travelers, resulting in lots of traffic and delays around town.
Austin airport breaks ground on new parking garage to keep up with growing demand
The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport broke ground on a new parking garage to keep up with growing demand.
Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoids crashing into jet on Chicago runway
A Southwest Airlines plane that was landing at Chicago’s Midway Airport had to quickly pull up to avoid hitting a private jet that was crossing the runway.
VIDEO: Large water leak fixed at Austin airport
A large water leak relocated some passengers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Trump administration pause on federal funding could impact several major projects in Austin
The Trump Administration is pausing federal funding across the country for a review, which could impact several major transportation and health projects in Austin.
Scottsdale Airport: Plane crashes into another plane, killing 1, injuring several others
A plane veered off the runway after landing at Scottsdale Airport on Monday and crashed into another plane, the Federal Aviation Administration says. One person was killed and several others were hurt.
Arizona plane crash: Jet leaving Austin crashes into another plane in Scottsdale
One person is dead and several passengers are recovering from injuries after a jet leaving Austin crashed on the runway in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Monday.
Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil owns one of the planes involved in Scottsdale crash
One of the planes involved in the deadly Scottsdale plane crash is owned by Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil.
Bomb scare on Austin plane causes delays; passenger onboard speaks out
A passenger who was on a flight out of Austin that was delayed by a bomb threat is speaking out. While on board the flight, someone changed their hotspot's Wi-Fi network name on the plane to “I have a bomb."
FAA data shows how understaffed Austin's airport is for air traffic controllers
New numbers from the FAA show just how understaffed Austin's airport is when it comes to air traffic controllers. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.
Air traffic controller staffing has been issue at Austin's airport for years
For years, Congressman Lloyd Doggett has been calling for more air traffic controllers after several near misses at Austin’s airport. He said Wednesday night's midair crash near Washington D.C. is a reminder that a tragedy could happen anywhere.
Winter weather causes flight delays, cancelations at Austin airport
Airports saw cancelations and delays across Texas due to wintry weather conditions on Tuesday.
Holiday travel keeps Austin-Bergstrom busy before New Year's Day
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport plans to see 150,000 flyers come through its gates until New Year's Day.
Travelers in Texas experience flight delays, cancelations on day after Christmas
In Texas, some travelers have experienced delays and cancelations throughout the week.